You need one too!
By Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
Centralia, Missouri
November 30, 2015 11:21am CST
Everyone needs an emergency kit in their vehicle. You never know when something like this photo will happen to you (yeah I did that, and I was mostly fine, just a cracked wrist and lots of bruising).
I don't just mean bandaids and such. I mean supplies incase you get stuck, stranded, lost, in an accident, or the crash of civilization as we know it.
I need to reset this up for my truck that I now drive, and for the kia that hubby drives. I want a blanket for both, plus a change of clothes in a backpack, first aid kit, protein bars, bottles of water, ice scraper, oil for the vehicle, a rainslicker. I also want to have a small box with some basic medicine, pain killer, tummy trouble stuff, etc.
What else do you think needs to be in this kit? Also, do you have one? Do you think you need one if you do not? Weigh in!
things added from ya'll
Flashlight
flares
emergency contacts
fire (matches, lighter)
flares
towels
flat fix
jumper cables
duct tape
knife
blanket
first aid kit (one I make with more than the prebought ones have in them)
little fire extinguisher
water
snacks in vermin proof container
TP
burner cell
disposable camera
hand sanitizer
wet wipes
reflective road triangle
scissors
window breaker thingy
mylar blankets
lifevest (if you are in areas that flood ever)
rags and paper towels
manual for your vehicle
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39 responses
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
30 Nov 15
You need to remember to update your items periodically. No I don't have one since we don't travel that far from home and we do have OnStar which will get us help quickly. We don't live where it snows so no worry about that.
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@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
30 Nov 15
where do you live in the United States that it doesn't snow? I'm just very curious.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
30 Nov 15
some of the winter items sure, but the first aid kit, a flashlight, etc prob a good idea
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Nov 15
@AbbeyGreenhill, oh, yeah, that is right.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
30 Nov 15
Every one absolutely needs one @jessicalynnt . Plus, I carry a standard tool set, quart of transmission fluid, jumper cables and believe it not a roll of duct tape. You never know when a hose needs a temporary wrap.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
1 Dec 15
@Jessicalynnt
Good same with me I always have my cell phone with me in case of emergency.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
30 Nov 15
thats just on me at all times anyways. 
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
30 Nov 15
we arent that far from civilization, but it can be cold, or hot, or wet, or things I want to be prepped for!
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
30 Nov 15
I dont need that much I dont think, but I have lived places where I did!
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
30 Nov 15
whoohoo..now when i steal your vehicle i will be all set for a fast change of clothes and a quick get away..plus i'm eating the brownies you left for me..hahahah
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@Rosekitty (19368)
• San Marcos, Texas
30 Nov 15
@thesids shh don't tell her i took it..now jump in the back and hide under that warm blanket..
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
30 Nov 15
I recall in 2003 when I was driving the bike and covering 1200+ kilometers (from Allahabad to Bhubaneswar), I had also got a can of petrol along. So I would add some spare gas too especially when you are travelling a long distance by road.
On the bike, I realized the worst thing to happen is a flat tyre. So do something about it - maybe use some liquid that is now being sold around here(in the local market), which prevents the flat tyre. With cars, they usually come with a spare tyre - so keep that one healthy and if you end up with a flat tyre, get it reparied at the first possible place.
And do anything that yon can, please dont fall asleep especially when you are driving.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
1 Dec 15
@ramapo17 Why a shovel? Wonder if I need to add that
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
30 Nov 15
I love the flat fix stuff!
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
1 Dec 15
@Jessicalynnt I always have a few cans in my car at all times and funny thing is I still have small shovels under the back hatch but needed them before I moved from the Poconos to Florida. I might need them here for sand, hahaha.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
1 Dec 15
spare emergency phone and a camera - if someone crashes into you get photos of the license plates and damage to both cars for insurance purposes - hope your accident wasn't too recent and you are OK
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
1 Dec 15
it was a couple of years ago, why I have the truck now. and not a bad idea, cheapy cell and a disposable camera
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Nov 15
I only have a kit with band aids and paper towels, so, Yes, I do need to make a good survival kit for both of my vehicles. Thanks for reminding me.
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@Juliaacv (51454)
• Canada
1 Dec 15
@Jessicalynnt One afternoon on my way home from work, I got stuck in a snowbank out in the country with 10 other vehicles. They closed the road and I had to have a tractor pull my car out, he had a blade on the front of his rig and he plowed the road while many of us followed him back into town. I had to go to a relative's place to spend the night.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
1 Dec 15
Agreed, ESP where you show to be from. All that snow!
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
1 Dec 15
you will thank me when you need it
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@Tampa_girl7 (50580)
• United States
30 Nov 15
This is a great idea. I do not have one, but I will now.
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@Namelesss (3365)
• United States
30 Nov 15
My husband's idea of an emergency kit is all things related to the automobile itself breaking down. Where we live getting lost in the snow or driving off into a canyon isn't likely to happen but I would love a blanket and water bottle at least.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
30 Nov 15
I couldnt fix it if it did, but I do need to be sure I have a gallon of water, oil, that kind of thing.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
1 Dec 15
@yalul070 Maybe you should take a course in how to operate these things. If they don't have any near you, try organizing one as I am sure there are other people around that could use the class. We have courses here in the states for everything.
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@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
1 Dec 15
@Jessicalynnt,I always keep my first aid kit ready,but prefer to walk wherever I go.I drive to my destination only if it's too far or if I am in a hurry to come back home.
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@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
2 Dec 15
@Jessicalynnt You really have a problem.Walking 4-11 miles is not practical.You need to drive.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
1 Dec 15
that's much harder where I am at. Food is 4 miles away, and we are talking places with traffic and no foot paths for all of these things. Work is 11 odd miles away. There is really nothing within walking distance, and there are no sidewalks or paths.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
2 Dec 15
@else34 pretty much, I do my best to make shopping runs only once a week, or on my way home from work as I drive by there
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@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
30 Nov 15
I've been very blessed in that I haven't broke down or been stranded in the 26 years I've been driving. God always takes good care of me. But your list is a good list and it made me think for sure. Thanks for sharing and God bless you
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@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
2 Dec 15
@Jessicalynnt I think having those items in your vehicle would be a smart thing to do. What if there's and accident and somebody is hurt then you could cover them with a blanket maybe if its cold. I would have to buy most of the items and moneys kinda tight. But I think its a great idea.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
2 Dec 15
@Butchcass4 me too, this is why I am getting things one thing at a time, walmart had some fuzzy blankets on sale for 2.88 so I got one for the truck. Next trip I will throw in another small thing.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
1 Dec 15
I have never once really needed anything but the jumper cable, but still.
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@Marilynda1225 (83064)
• United States
1 Dec 15
Scissor or something sharp in case you need to cut the seatbelt off. I also see those things that you can break a window if need be (can't think of the name)
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
2 Dec 15
@just4him when I lived in Iowa and MO I always had a shovel, blanket, kitty litter, fire starter, and sometimes even a little thermal tent.
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@just4him (317250)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Dec 15
@Jessicalynnt You're going to be well set when you get fully outfitted for any emergency. It's something we all need to do, me included. I know you don't get much snow, but a shovel is always handy, especially if you ever find yourself in snow country. Believe it or not, cat litter is also good on ice.
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@star4u (90)
• Quezon City, Philippines
1 Dec 15
I Remember one time when we went to the farm and the road is slippery that time and then we were stuck on the cliff side of the mountain, we have no emergency kit and we don't know what to do. my children and I stayed on the car while my hubby look for some help.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
1 Dec 15
yeah this is the kind of thing I fear that makes me want an emergency kit
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